Hunt for New / Used Car Begins...

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Originally Posted by raj_5004
Yes, spares will be expensive and FE will be lower, but wont that be offset ...

I have been searching and searching and searching... till now, it has been in vain.

All I am asking is a post 2009 (facelifted) Honda Civic with Automatic transmission in black or white. If I do find a facelifted Civic, either it will be a manual transmission or the colour wont be right or it would have too many kms on the odo!

I did find a 2009 white Honda Civic A/T with 45k on the odo, but the owner was ridiculously asking 8 Lacs for it (the 2008 model goes for 5.5-6 Lacs). For that price, I will buy a manual Cruze!

In my budget, I am getting good used ANHCs. But even though its a fine car, my heart is still set on a Civic. More power, more features and looks way better. I was also contemplating on -

Used Laura A/T - Typically run about 60k kms. Skoda A.S.S. horror stories kept me away.
Used Rapid A/T - Dull interiors, Skoda A.S.S. and average petrol engine.
Used Vento A/T - Dull interiors, average petrol engine, VW A.S.S. and Rapid looks better!
Used Linea T-Jet - How I would have loved to buy this car... but the T-Jet engine is imported by Fiat and is on the verge of extinction. Sourcing engine spares can be a big headache later. Plus no A/T transmission.

I even looked at a used Grand Vitara, but then better sense prevailed!

Before buying a user car, it must be evaluated well. People need to evaluate Car maintenance, documents, mileage and car manufacture date with the help of used car valuation tool which is available through online or car dealers.

Before buying a user car, it must be evaluated well. People need to evaluate Car maintenance, documents, mileage and car manufacture date with the help of used car valuation tool which is available through online or car dealers.

it has been relaunched recently, so i dont think it would be going extinct.

Yes, the T-Jet engine is still imported. An excerpt from Motorbeam-

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Fiat will launch the 2013 Linea T-Jet on the 10th of June in Mumbai. The Linea T-Jet saw limited supplies as the engine is imported and hence there was a slight delay in the launch of the updated version.

I think the T-Jet will have a fan following but will not sell in sufficient numbers, so the A.S.S. wont stock its parts. Moreover, if I have a requirement for a slow moving part (crankshaft for example), imagine the time Fiat would take to source it. And without a working engine, what will I do with the car?!!

While buying a used car, people must have to evaluate the car in three ways; The trade-in price, which is always the lowest and is what a dealer will pay you for your vehicle; the private party price, which is what two individual buyers will negotiate, where the Used Car Valuation tool plays a major role; and, the retail price, which is what a dealer hopes to sell a used car for to another buyer.

While buying a used car, people must have to evaluate the car in three ways; The trade-in price, which is always the lowest and is what a dealer will pay you for your vehicle; the private party price, which is what two individual buyers will negotiate, where the Used Car Valuation tool plays a major role; and, the retail price, which is what a dealer hopes to sell a used car for to another buyer.

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I have been searching and searching and searching... till now, it has been in vain.

All I am asking is a post 2009 (facelifted) Honda Civic with Automatic transmission in black or white. If I do find a facelifted Civic, either it will be a manual transmission or the colour wont be right or it would have too many kms on the odo!

I did find a 2009 white Honda Civic A/T with 45k on the odo, but the owner was ridiculously asking 8 Lacs for it (the 2008 model goes for 5.5-6 Lacs). For that price, I will buy a manual Cruze!

In my budget, I am getting good used ANHCs. But even though its a fine car, my heart is still set on a Civic. More power, more features and looks way better. I was also contemplating on -

Used Laura A/T - Typically run about 60k kms. Skoda A.S.S. horror stories kept me away.
Used Rapid A/T - Dull interiors, Skoda A.S.S. and average petrol engine.
Used Vento A/T - Dull interiors, average petrol engine, VW A.S.S. and Rapid looks better!
Used Linea T-Jet - How I would have loved to buy this car... but the T-Jet engine is imported by Fiat and is on the verge of extinction. Sourcing engine spares can be a big headache later. Plus no A/T transmission.

I even looked at a used Grand Vitara, but then better sense prevailed!

Buddy, what registration are you looking at. Came across a Mumbai 2008 1.8SMT with 26K on ODO, asking price around 6.45L.

Since I am back to India, I have begun my "physical search" through used car dealers. Today I went to several used car dealers in Mulund and Thane to check out some cars.

Sadly, all had 2007 and 2008 Civics. I want a post September 2009 Civic A/T! I did see two 2010 Civics, but both were manual! I will continue my search till I find the right car in the right colour...

By the way, I have seen a Civic A/T which suits my needs and budget and I will be seeing it tomorrow or day after. If everything goes well, we will pay the token amount for it. I hope no one else picks it by then!